The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the wreckage of the ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery operations and investigations into the accident continue.
The Air Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
According to the statement, technical teams from the NAF and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed that the recovered Cockpit Voice Recorder was intact.
The teams also retrieved part of the aircraft’s Flight Data Recorder (FDR), commonly known as the black box, while efforts are ongoing to locate and recover the remaining portion.
The Air Force added that additional aircraft wreckage, engine components and human remains had also been recovered from the crash site.
It noted that recovery operations were continuing despite the difficult swamp terrain, with personnel working to retrieve outstanding components for further technical examination.
The NAF said the investigation was being conducted with due diligence to ensure that its findings were comprehensive and based on available evidence.
On the handling of human remains, the military said its Directorate of Identification and Classification was carrying out the necessary procedures to ensure proper identification.
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It added that it had maintained contact with the victims’ families to provide information and support, while engagements with relevant authorities over environmental concerns raised by the host community were also ongoing.
The Air Force appealed for patience and understanding from the public, stressing that the recovery and investigative processes required time, coordination and professional attention.
It said the objective was not only to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident but also to identify lessons that would strengthen flight safety, improve air operations and protect the lives of military personnel and civilians.
The NAF assured the public that it would continue to provide verified updates as the recovery and investigation progressed.
The statement was dated November 6, 2026.